Slab Square Tanud 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hexi' by Sign Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial leads, editorial, retro, assertive, sporty, rugged, impact, momentum, authority, display focus, rugged utility, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, wedge joins, compact apertures, high impact.
A heavy italic slab serif with sturdy, bracketed slabs and a compact, punchy silhouette. Strokes stay largely even in thickness, with squared-off terminals and subtly chiseled joins that create a faint ink-trap/engraved impression in corners. The italic angle is pronounced and consistent, producing a forward-leaning rhythm and strong word shapes. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be compact, while curves remain broad and well supported by the bold structure.
Best suited to large sizes where the slab details and angular joins can read clearly—headlines, posters, covers, and editorial lead-ins. It also works well for sports-themed branding, badges, and packaging where a bold, forward-leaning voice is desired.
The tone is energetic and no-nonsense, with a sporty, headline-forward attitude. Its sturdy slabs and pronounced slant give it a retro editorial flavor—confident, a bit rugged, and built to command attention rather than disappear into text.
The design appears intended to merge the authority of a slab serif with the momentum of a strong italic, prioritizing impact and legibility at display sizes. The squared terminals and compact internal spaces suggest a deliberate, industrial-meets-editorial personality geared toward attention-grabbing typography.
Uppercase forms read blocky and stable, while the lowercase shows sturdy verticals and rounded bowls that keep the texture dense. Numerals appear similarly weighty and built for display, matching the same squared terminal logic and forward motion.